Chad Laux

Chad Laux

Assistant Professor

Biography

Chad is an Assistant Professor in the Technology Leadership & Innovation Department at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He teaches courses in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing. His research interests include Lean Six Sigma, food security, and quality management systems. Chad is a certified Six Sigma Blackbelt from General Electric, Caterpillar, and the American Society for Quality and has 20 years experience and has numerous publications in the quality field. He is an ATMAE Senior Certified Technology Manager and earned his PhD from Iowa State University in 2007.

(1) 2014, Engagement Award, TLI Department, Purdue University. • Peer nominated and voted best based on contribution to the scholarship of engagement by faculty. (2) 2013, Best Poster Award, College of Technology, Purdue University. • Peer nominated and voted best based on contribution to the scholarship of teaching by faculty. (3) 2012, Exemplary Service and Leadership Award, ATMAE. • Recipients of the award are recognized for exemplary contributions and service as President of a national division of ATMAE. (4) 2011, Teaching for Tomorrow Fellowship, Class of 1944-45, Purdue University • Twelve Purdue Assistant Professor faculty are awarded annually for recognition of teaching excellence and development of teaching potential.

International Organization for Standards. (2009). Quality management systems –guidelines for the application of iso 9000:2008 to crop production (Reference number: ISO 22006:2009(E)). Geneva, Switzerland: International Organization for Standards.

Conference Papers

Rajan*, P., Laux, C. (accepted for publication to AOM). Designing for food security: the expansion of capabilities through the COREPDS in Chhattisgarh, India.

Chennupati*, S., Laux*, C., Newton, K., McFall, K. (June 2012). Organizational culture in support of six sigma and innovation: can it co-exist. Proceedings of the ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, San Antonio, TX.